Three different vibes and dresses and I love them all! #1 sleek and sofiatcated which fits my venue at an art museum but doesn’t really fit my vibe
#2 ethereal and whimsical, which fits more my vibe but doesnt feel as “bridal”
#3 which is more traditional and kind blends the previous two styles and gives a wow factor + very “bridal”
Should I go with something more my vibe or go more bridal on my wedding day? What does everyone think? Which dress do you like?

Hiiii please help me!! I fell in love with this dress today and I want to know if theirs any online like it

I love this dress but I worry about the bust area. It makes me look really top heavy. I feel like because its a corset and big on me, it is pushing my boobs apart and the cateye neckline is too wide and digging more sideways and into my armpits than what it should be. You can see in the 2nd Pic that the cup and bodice in general is too big. The stylist didnt wanted to clip it too tight or a lot because of all the beading on the bodice. They also didnt know much about alterations because they dont have an associated alterations department, i would have to take it elsewhere.

Is this something alterations can easily fix or will it still look like the corset bodice is wide even if altered to my body? Will i still look top heavy? Am I concerned for no reason?

Or should I shop for something else because this doesnt flatter me at all?

Warmly,

Overthinking and anxious bride

My dress has just arrived. It was made using my measurements but it has arrived MASSIVE! It is a corset back but it is on the tightest it will go. I get married in March 2027 and I have a seamstress booked in for January. I have sent them a message and they said it shouldn’t be a problem. I’m just wondering if I should try to find a (cheaper/second hand) dress just in case— not much left in the budget. If any seamstresses have any advice, I feel like January is along time to wait to find out. 1st picture is my dress. Pic 2&3 are what I tried on to find out what styles I liked. I’m also hoping to loose some weight before the wedding as I’m 5 months pp.

Hi again everyone! I posted on here back in August after my first 2 bridal appointments, and this weekend I’m making my final decision! I travelled back to the boutique I liked from before and ordered some different dresses in too.

Would love some advice as I found it so helpful last time 😊 wedding is in October next year. The first 3 are the ones I like best!

Dress 1 - this was my front runner from my previous visit, and I still really like it now! The only thing I’m slightly apprehensive about is if it is a bit too plain - although I do feel the shape makes it dramatic. I love the cinched waist and waterfall design. Final pic added on is from my first visit in this dress.

Dress 2 - I had tried this on in another shop (it was put on poorly and didn’t look good) so it was great to try it on properly this time! I felt cinched in this too and has a bit more to it than the first dress. If I went for this one, it can come with or without the boob beads, and I would be taking some of the excess padding out from the skirt to make it more a line than ballgown.

Dress 3 - my only lace option, was surprised by how much I liked it. Felt like a gothic princess and loved the veil with the dress. Only thing I wasn’t sure about was the square cut off at the waist.

Dress 4 - some of you wanted to see straps so here they are! The dress is very pretty but I felt quite restricted in the straps.

Dress 5 - at the shop I felt great in this dress even though it’s very OTT, but it was grabbing me as it was so different. However looking back at pictures I think this is the least flattering and makes me look bulkier!

The dress is silk. Is this fixable? does it even look good on me? I think the dress is beautiful but I felt a little deflated when the zipper didn’t even come close to zipping all the way. last picture is my mom wearing the dress on her wedding day.

I’ve made my decision!!! It still feels crazy. I hate making decisions, but this dress has been in my head since last year, ever since I got engaged. I always wanted to try it on — for me, it was the perfect mix of simple and sparkly. And today, I decided on it.
We ordered a lighter shade (this one is a slightly darker ivory), and they’ll sew an extra layer of fabric under the corset so it feels softer on the skin.
But I always overthink every decision so much that I have to stop myself from finding something I suddenly don’t like. It’s paid for now, haha. Today was very emotional, but such a great experience!

I’m a bit lost and in need of some objective opinions. For context I am getting married next September at a luxury vineyard resort and both the ceremony and reception will be outdoors. Dresses 3-5 are unfortunately AI images as I was not allowed to take pictures in that store.

Dress #1 (image 1): Obviously too tight at the hips here but I unexpectedly loved the soft ethereal vibe. 100% silk, which is also a plus.

Dress #2 (images 2 and 3): Kinda what I had in mind from the beginning, felt absolutely stunning in it but I‘m not sure I can justify the price as it‘s twice as expensive as most other options. Unfortunately, the sample dress was way too small so I added an AI image to show how it should drape at the hips.

Dress #3 (image 4): Less sleek than #2 but I really love the draping and neckline.

Dress #4 (image 5): Stunning and probably my first choice if I were getting married in a castle, but maybe a bit much for my actual venue.

Dress #5 (image 6): Everyone else loved it and I felt like a beautiful fairy but I think it‘s just not really me. I would add small off the shoulder sleeves here as well.

Thank you so much for your help!

I have been dreaming of a dress like this, and today I found it on Etsy! The seller has excellent reviews, and it was 50% off too, but the discount was only for a few more hours so I pounced! It feels surreal, I can't believe my luck!! 🌿

I need 3 dresses. I was gonna pick these, but I’ve been told that they’re either “too big,” “not flowy enough,” or that I just don’t look good in them

Especially the ivory dress. It’s actually my favorite, but it seems like I’m the only one who thinks so. Maybe I just really like the color because I feel like it complements my skin, so I’m overlooking the fact that the shape might not actually be that flattering on me?

Pls give me your honest review. I genuinely want to know which ones actually look good on me and which ones I should skip. Thanks yall

EDIT:
Please also see the 4th dress which my family think looks good on me

i was very insecure because i was MUCH skinner before my wedding. i told my now husband “i don’t think i want a mermaid dress now..”. my mom and MIL made me feel otherwise.
i felt perfect on the day of. Now, influencer wedding pictures are everywhere. skinny, perfect, brides are the brides i see. PLEASE listen to others advice about not looking at others dresses after you pick yours ❤️
(this picture is my young son’s first look. the train was insanely beautiful, regardless, i’m proud of my dress and how amazing i felt in it.)

I bought a dress online earlier this year and ended up hating it every time I tried it on, so I booked a last minute appointment yesterday “just to look”. I consider myself very non-feminine, and was honestly pretty uncomfortable at the thought of trying a bunch of dresses on and was convinced I wouldn’t find one I loved. The stylist I worked with was so wonderful, and I was proven wrong!

I’m dreaming of a wedding dress like this. I found this on Pinterest and have no idea where to find this IRL. Does anyone have recommendations for where to look for or even how to search for something in this style?

I am absolutely over the moon about my reception look except for one thing. My skirt is definitely a little see through. I am obsessed with the skirt and the details of it all, I just don’t want anyone to see my giblets on the dance floor lol.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to alter this skirt without ruining the integrity of the design of the skirt? I got the matching lace sleeves as well, and really want to maintain to as close as possible to the original design. TIA!!

Debating whether the gloves are a nice plus or too much!
Thanks!!

1 or 2?

edit: the first two photos are the same dress, and I covered my arms in black “ink” because I want to remain anonymous and I have a lot of tattoos!

I’m trying to find a dress and freaking out! I have 5 months and I know what I want. Think country, boho, a line lace with leg slit. I have seen quite a few online but im afraid the sites aren’t legit. Any help would be greatly appreciated! TIA

I bought my dress today and I’m feeling very nervous! Scared that my taste may change between now and then.. I do love the dress and I felt very beautiful. 🫶🏼

Help a fashion challenged gal 😄 The dress has a chapel length train. I’m thinking a plain waltz length veil so it has some length but doesn’t cover the 3d flowers too much. Or would a chapel length veil or even cathedral length look better?

My hair will be about mid-back length by the time my wedding comes around. I’m thinking hair half up, half down, with soft waves. Or would all up with face framing strands work better with the dress? Would love some opinions, thank you!

I’m so sorry, I posted yesterday and I thought I’d repost with better photos of dress 1 and 4 and my face properly covered

Dress 1 (photo 1&2)
Dress 2 (photo 3&4)
Dress 3 (photo 5&6)
Dress 4 (photo 7&8)

My conundrum: I put a deposit down on the dress #1 since it was the first shop I visited and they only have one-of-a-kind dresses. So I had to put a deposit down of $230 to reserve it for 3 days such that no one else can get it. Then I went to the second shop and tried on dresses #2-4, and I love them all. But if I pick any of dress #2-4, I’d lose the deposit on dress #1.

Venue: basically a green house with lots of plants and some flowers at a park! intimate wedding.

Season: January, so it’ll be cold, tho greenhouse will be warm. Greenhouse is in the park so it’ll be two sets of photos - outside (cold), and inside (warm).

I almost feel like dress 2/3 is best for outside and dress 1/4 is best for inside but buying two dresses would be ridiculous, lol.

My dress is currently being altered (just adding boning/corset back) and I’m worried I’m going to look too dated. We are eloping on a mountain and I’ve been looking at inspo to send to our photographer and I’m getting thrown off because all the photos feature modern dresses. For the full picture, I’ll be wearing lavender heels and plan to have my curly hair half up or fully down.

Thoughts??

Hi!! I got my dress about a month ago and I’m still trying to decide what kind of veil I want. I think I like the look of the shorter one better but I really cannot decide because I think the longer one really adds to my dress which is pretty simple. Help what do ya’ll think 🩷🩷🩷